HKA expands its Digital Forensics and Data Solutions footprint with Partners Andy Antunez and Richard Peters
25th March 2025
HKA is pleased to announce that Andy Antunez and Richard Peters have joined HKA as Partners in its Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice.
They bring in-depth experience in digital forensics, information technology, cybersecurity, and decentralized finance, bolstering our team’s ability to deliver expert insights and solutions in the expansive realm of digital evidence.
With over 20 years of expertise in digital forensics, security, and information technology (IT), Andy Antunez brings a wealth of professional experience to the HKA team. His background includes leading investigations related to digital forensic collections, data destruction and manipulation, employment issues, fraud, and insider risk.
Andy has practical, hands-on training and expertise in providing forensic technology services, including data preservation, digital forensics, electronic discovery, and data analysis. Over the past two decades, he has personally imaged over 10,000 computer devices and over 5,000 mobile devices, serving as a computer forensics examiner, expert, neutral, or litigation consultant on more than 500 matters.
“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience leading complex investigations, conducting in-depth forensic analysis, and examining electronically stored information to HKA. The expertise I’ve developed has prepared me to contribute meaningful and effective solutions for our clients facing digital and data challenges.”
Andy Antunez, Partner
Andy specializes in data exfiltration, unauthorized data access, intellectual property theft, and misappropriation of trade secrets. He has provided expert witness testimony in federal and state courts and arbitrations in multiple jurisdictions on over 40 occasions.
Andy is a licensed private investigator in the State of Texas. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from West Texas A&M University. He is an EnCase and AccessData Certified Examiner and is Cellebrite UFED Touch and UFED Physical Certified.
Richard Peters has over 25 years of experience as a senior information security advisor specializing in cybersecurity, crypto tracing, cryptocurrency, digital forensics, investigations, and compliance. He has managed and delivered IT security solutions, including technology risk management services, audits, security assessments, compliance assessments, attack-and-penetration testing, and security analysis.
He has designed, assessed, and tested security standards and frameworks, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001/27002, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST CSF and 800 series).
Richard has specific experience with penetration testing for applications, networks, and hardware. He has used this skillset for forensic and security assessments in cryptocurrency, blockchain investigations, crypto asset tracing, and the decentralized finance space.
“I am excited to bring my cybersecurity and information technology expertise to our Digital Forensics and Data Solutions team. In a landscape where digital threats constantly evolve, I look forward to delivering innovative solutions, strengthening risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring our clients’ digital assets remain secure and resilient.”
Richard Peters, Partner
His experience and knowledge encompass client and server environments, mainframes, databases, applications, and hardware. Richard has provided expert witness testimony on numerous occasions for matters related to cybersecurity, crypto investigations, and fraud.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as several licenses and certifications related to cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, and IT, including TRM Crypto Compliance Specialist, TRM Advanced Crypto Investigator, TRM Digital Forensics and Cryptocurrencies, TRM Certified Investigator, TRM Crypto Fundamentals Certification, Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Qualified Security Assessor, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
View Richard’s full Expert Centre Profile here.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andy and Richard to our Digital Forensics and Data Solutions team. With their extensive experience in information security, data analysis, and risk management, they will be instrumental in enhancing our ability to help clients navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape with confidence and precision.”
Michael Bandemer, Partner, Head of Digital Forensics and Data Solutions
HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions professionals specialize in the collection, analysis, investigation, discovery, tracing, and governance of digital data. The team has extensive experience delivering expert insights into the expansive realm of digital evidence. They excel at supporting organizations, law firms, and government agencies as they navigate the complexities of digital investigations, including eDiscovery, advanced analytics, high-tech crime, blockchain forensics, and cybersecurity. HKA’s services also address data privacy, governance, and compliance, providing reliable, actionable findings to meet litigation, regulatory, and security challenges.
Learn more about HKA’s Digital Forensics and Data Solutions expert services.
Media contact
| Name | Andrew J. Katz, CPSM |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Americas |
| Number | +1 215 962 1136 |
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